Advent at MBBC

We have a host of special worship opportunities for Advent and Christmas. We hope you'll join us during this special season as we celebrate Christ's first coming and look with expectation and hope toward his return. 

Advent Worship Opportunities

Hanging of the Green Traditional Service

Sunday, November 29 | 9 a.m. | Sanctuary

This service will feature the Voices in Bronze, Chapel Choir, and explanations of the Christmas décor used throughout the church.

Childcare is available for ages 2K and under, and children 3K-5K will leave for Preschool Worship during the services.

Hanging of the Green Contemporary Service

Sunday, November 29 | 11 a.m. | Sanctuary

This service will feature the Chapel Choir, MBBC Praise Band, and explanations of the Christmas décor used throughout the church.

Childcare is available for ages 2K and under, and children 3K-5K will leave for Preschool Worship during the services.

Sanctuary Choir Christmas Choral Worship Service: Unto Us a Child Is Born

Sunday, December 6 | 9 a.m. | Sanctuary

This service will feature the Sanctuary Choir accompanied by a 19-piece orchestra.  Anthems of the season will be sung, and the congregational carols will be accompanied by the orchestra. 

Childcare is available for ages 2K and under, and children 3K-5K will leave for Preschool Worship during the service. 

Preschool 3’s Choir Christmas “Open House”

Wednesday, December 9 | 6 p.m. | Chapel Music Suite

Our Preschool 3’s Choir will perform some short Christmas songs for their parents and grandparents, demonstrating what they have learned since beginning rehearsals in September.  This is the children’s first organized music choir.  It is a joy to see and hear.  The program will last about 25 minutes, allowing time to move to the sanctuary for the Children’s Choirs Christmas Concert at 6:30 p.m. Childcare is available for infants and toddlers.

Children’s Choirs Christmas Concert

Wednesday, December 9 | 6:30 p.m. | Sanctuary

Our 4’s and 5’s Choir, Music Makers (grades 1-3), and Young Musicians (grades 4-6) will be featured in this concert.  Songs of the season will be presented by all groups in this shortened half-hour concert. Childcare is available for infants and toddlers.

Glorious: A Contemporary Worship Experience

Sunday, December 13 | 11 a.m. | Sanctuary

Join us for Glorious: A Contemporary Worship Experience as we walk through the story of Scripture in anticipation of Christ's birth through Bible readings and special music. 

Childcare is available for ages 2K and under, and children 3K-5K will leave for Preschool Worship during the service. 

Mellow Brook Singers Concert

Wednesday, December 16 | 6 p.m. | Sanctuary

Our Mellow Brook Singers will present “How Great Our Joy!”, a collection of narrations and Christmas carols for the season.  This program is the same one that the group takes to assisted living centers and nursing facilities in our greater Birmingham metro area to share the message of Christ’s birth. Childcare is available for infants and toddlers.

Living Nativity

December 20, 21, 22 | Two shows at 6:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. | Lower Parking Lot

We're excited to host this annual event where we depict the story of Christmas for our community. 

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Christmas Eve Services

Due to anticipating a large crowd, we are asking everyone to register for the service they plan to attend, so we can plan ahead. Our seating capacity is limited, and once seating in the Sanctuary is full, people will be directed to overflow seating in Moebes Hall. 

Christmas Eve - 11 a.m. Service

11 a.m. | Christmas Eve Band-Led Service | Sanctuary

Our 11 a.m. service will be band-led. It will be shorter in length than the 3 and 5 p.m. services to accommodate families with young children. The Lord's Supper will be served. Battery-operated candles will be used. No childcare will be provided.

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Christmas Eve - 3 & 5 p.m. Services

3 & 5 p.m. | Christmas Eve Candlelight Services | Sanctuary 
Our 3 and 5 p.m. services will be led by our Sanctuary Choir, festival brass, and timpani. The Lord's Supper will be served. Traditional candles with a live flame will be used. Childcare is available for ages 2K and under - please register your child on Realm if you need childcare. 

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